Plein Air Workshop with Chris Alvarez

Silver City Silver City, NM

Tune up your outdoor painting skills in idyllic southern New Mexico during this weekend workshop taught by Silver City native and nationally known artist Chris Alvarez. We'll explore the various settings of the Land of Enchantment from mountains and deserts to rural and small-town scenes. We'll cover color mixing, composition, draftsmanship, value, and temperature during

$450.00

Gila Wilderness 100 – Celebrate the Centennial

Silver City Silver City, NM

Celebrate 100 years of Gila Wilderness with those who hold it dear. Join us the morning and afternoon for a family friendly event featuring live music, art, interactive games, and a crosscut competition.

Gila Wilderness Centennial Film Festival

Silver City Silver City, NM

Thirteen talented NMSU students from diverse backgrounds were selected to take part in an immersive two-semester program. In July, 2022, the group spent 11 days in a field school in the Gila, making short documentaries about people living and working in the Gila Wilderness. Their films tell stories that reflect the unique natural, cultural and